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2024 GMC Canyon Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 12.8× the fleet median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
204Complaints
3Recalls
0Crashes
0Fires
0Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (77.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Exterior Lighting complaints here are 12.8× the median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Exterior Lighting159 · 77.9%RecalledRecall 24V673000
Electrical System25 · 12.3%No official action
Engine14 · 6.9%No official action
Service Brakes9 · 4.4%No official action
Steering5 · 2.5%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control4 · 2%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING159 · 77.9%
ENGINE14 · 6.9%
Unspecified / other10 · 4.9%
SERVICE BRAKES9 · 4.4%
STEERING5 · 2.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4 · 2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4 · 2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS4 · 2%
POWER TRAIN3 · 1.5%

Percentages are the share of the 204 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 24V491000 · 2024 · reported 06/28/2024

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 24V673000 · 2024 · reported 09/12/2024

Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 25V856000 · 2025 · reported 12/11/2025

An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Vehicle headlights flicker on/ off momentarily at random when travelling at night. The flickering is NOT the automatic high beam function. When flickering occurs vehicles…”NHTSA complaint 11612195 — filed 09/03/2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The headlights in front of truck are doing a flicker here and there. It is happening by itself, during normal operation. It kind of looks…”NHTSA complaint 11612177 — filed 09/02/2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“Headlights blinking/flickering every 5 seconds to 45 seconds in between.”NHTSA complaint 11612170 — filed 09/02/2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Canyon?

Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 159 of 204 NHTSA complaints (77.9%), followed by electrical system (25), engine (14), unspecified/other issues (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2024 GMC Canyon have?

204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V491000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2024 GMC Canyon's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.